St. Louis Post-Dispatch
June 23, 1917

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J 25 * 4 * 8 Pe ie ye Ral ¢ aye ; Ke „ . 8 ya" e 85 + iN - al wt . git 9 8 1 4 5 2 7 * 2 x a . * 8 f 9 n 4 - 8 ar Ke ey 7 * a * 2 ‘ . 8 N i K ae 75 4 3 5 * * * 8 — 1 hot a ‘& Pte oe - A 1 1 4 Associaied Press News Service NIGH e VOL. 69. NO. 308. ST. LOUIS, SATURDAY EVENING, JUNE 23.191710 PAGES, PRICE}* = fe Miss ETS AN OVATION FROM CONGRESS 1 Ba kh me tieff cheered Wildly When He Says His Countrymen Op- pose Separate Peace, Real- izing German Triumph Would Be Menace. HE SPEAKS IN ENGLISH BEFORE JOINT SESSION Tells How People, Subordi- nating Differences, Are Supporting Government— “Nation Worthy Partner in League of Honor.“ WASHINGTON, June 23.—Ambassador Bakhmetieff, head of the Russian mis- sion, emphatically declared in an ad- dress today before Congress, assembled in joint session in the hall of the House. that the Russian people themselves op- pose a@ separate peace with Germany. The Ambassador's declaration came at the end of the most remarkable and demonstrative reception yet given to any of the foreign missions in either House of Congress. Shouts and cheers came from floor and galleries. Members of Congress, who on previous visits of missions have applauded or re- mained quietly in their seats, cheered loudly. Men, women and children in the galleries caught the sweeping wave of patriotism, shouting and waving hand- kerchiefs. The applause and cheering were re- newed when the Ambassador raid: “Rumors of a separate peace are without foundation in fact. Russia's endeavor is for a lasting peace between democratic nations. Triumph of the German autocracy. would render such peace impossible. Russia will not fail to be a worthy partner in the league of honor.“ Clark Welcomes Visitors. No less enthusiastic than the re- €eption. given.to-—-the Russian leader Was that accorded to Speaker Clark when he welcomed the mission. He Was constantly interrupted as he told how at the time of the Declara- tion of Independence, Switzerland was the only republic, while now there are 27, largely due to the efforts of the United States. “In a larger sense,“ he said, we make them, not by conquering ene- mies, not by the mailed fist, but by the wholesomeness of our example, by teaching all creation the glorious’ fact that men can govern them- selves.” Mention by the Speaker of Russia as the largest of the 27 republics brought prolonged cheering and shouting. “It dazzles the imagination,” che Speaker continued, when quie@ ‘was restored, “to think what she may be- come under free institutions. The Russian revolution wa- the most mo- mentous political movement since the French revolution. Several minutes’ cheering greeted Ambassador Bakhmetleff when he rose to speak. Speaking in English he told of the acts of the old Government which led up to its overthrow. His words Were listened to in intense silence, but when he began to relate how the Russian people were standing by the new Government and how anxious they were to take their place among the free nations of the world, the wildest applause interrupted him. “Instead of the old forms,” he said, “there are now being firmly estab- lished and deeply imbedded in the minds o: the nation principles that power js reposed and springs from and only from the people. To ef- fectuate these principles and to enact appropriate fundamental laws, that is going to be the main function of the constitutional assembly which 16 to de convoked as promptly as pos- sible, is the substance of the very existence of the state. People Support Government. “Reposing confidence in such rule, the Russian people are rendering to the new authorities their support. The peo- ple are realizing more and more that for the very sake of freedom law must be maintained and manifestation of an- archy suppressed. “In this respect locai life has exem- plified wonderful exertion of spontane- ous public spirit. On many occasions following the removal of old authorities a new elected administration has na- turally arisen, conscious of national in- _* terest and ofter developing amazing ex amples of practical statesmanship. “The provisional Government is gain- ‘ing every day in importance and power, le gaining capacity to check elements of disorder resulting either from at- tempts of reaction or extremism, The Provisional Government has started to take most desisive measures in that re- Bpect, employing force when necessary | &lthough always striving for peaceful vo- § lution. | “The last resolutions which have been framed by the Council of Work- men, the Congress of Peasants and ether democratic organizations, ren- der the best proof of the general un - lerstanding of the necessity of creat- — on Fane 2 Colams 33 — Honor Roll for Those Who Will Get Recruits Copy of slip sent out dy re- cruiting office. This can be clipped out of the Post- -Dispatch and used as well: ‘‘DO YOUR BIT—GET. A RE. CRUIT FOR THE uv. s. ARMY St. Louis, Mo..... 1 (Street rens this day persuaded (Name of recruit) hav: (Street address to enlist in the Regular Army and have sent him with this slip to the U. S. Army Recruiting Station. fourth floor, Old Custom House, corner Third and Olive streets, to be enlisted. The only requirements are that the applicant be unmarried and between the ages of 18 and 40 years; he does not have to be naturalized, but must not be a subject of the enemy countries. Cut this out, get your man, send him down to enlist and your name and his will appear on the Honor Roll” published in the Post-Dis- patch during Army Recruiting Week, June 23—30. INTENSE HEAT, DROUTH AND FOREST FIRES IN GERMANY Condition Untavorably Affects Yield of Fruit and Early Vegetables, Both Sorely Needed. COPENHAGEN, June 23.—The per- iod of intense heat continues, accord- ing to reports from Berlin, over the greater part of Germany, the only exception being in the western part of the country. Berlin on Wednesday experienced heat exceeded only three times in 70 years and then in mid- July. Very little rain has falien through- out Germany, and the Berlin Tage- blatt is informed that there appears to be slight prospect of a change. Extension of forest fires is reported in various parts of Germany, owing to the continued drouth and soldiers have been called on to assist in check- ing them. The Lokal Anzeiger of Berlin says the protracted heat and dry weather have had a most unfavorable effect on the yield of fruit and early ves etables, which are of special import- ance owing to the disappearance of potatoes. TWO SUFFRAGISTS ARRESTED AT WHITE HOUSE GATES Police Bleck Attempt to Unfurl Another Banner in Front of Place. WASHINGTON, June 23.—The police quickly blockaded another attempt todav by suffragists to display a banner in front of the White House gates. Mrs. Lawrence Lewis of Philadelphia, and Miss Gladyce Greiner of Baltimore, who carried the banner, were arrested before they had it entirely unfurled, by a police matron, and taken to head- quarters in a waiting police automobile. The women were released on their owr recognizance. The banners carried a quotation from one of President Wil- son's books. The police ban on woman suffrage activities was today extended to the Capitol when it was learned that the woman's party planned to display ban- ners there for the visit of the Russian commission. Patrolmen were stationed at both end of the Capitol with ‘‘keep moving’’ orders, also direction to pre- vent any unfurling of banners. Two women were later arrested at the Capitol. They had just begun to unfurl their tanner. After being taken to the Capitol police office they were released upon giving their prom- is to appear in Police Court later. In Tomorrow’s Sunday Post-Dispatch The Navy as a Career for an Enlisted Man—By Winston Church. Noted American author, who Is a graduate of Annapolis and has served as an officer in the navy, tells of the opportunity that the .fficient enlisted man commands if he chooses to re- main in the service, or, if he wishes to retire after the pe- riod of his enlistment, of the value he will find the training and discipline in civil life. What the Council of National Defense Ie Doing— Few have any impression of the great work this arm of the Government is carrying on in getting the nation ready for war. This story contains full information of its plans and purposes in so far as publicit) is compatible with public pol- icy. Interviewing You A incden- burg-—— An American correspondent's impressions, after a long pri- vate chat, of Germany's super- man, whose most distinguish- ing characteristic is his small. cruel eyes. An American Boy at Front The first of a series of artic)gs, giving the actual expertencer of a young Kentuckian who has been fighting on the side of the allies. Order Your ad Today the — — | DRIVE TO RECRUIT 0,000 MEN FOR ARMY IS ON TODAY a * President Has Asked That Num- ber Between 18 and 40 to Join Colors in Week. CAMPAIGN OPEN S HERE Many Regulars Must Be Taken in Next Six Months to Train New Army. A nation-wide drive of one week to re- cruit 70,000 men to bring the regular army up to its authorized war strength of 300,000 men began today in accordance with President Wilson's proclamation calling for volunteers. This the first step in the war organi- zation of America’s army. Next is the task of completing the full strength of the national guard; then comes the se- lection of men for the new national army, from the millions who registered June 5. The President calls upon unmarried men between the ages of 18 and 40 years who have no dependents and who are not engaged in pursuits ‘‘vitally neces- sary to the prosecution of the war,“ to join the army. This means that those between the ages of 1§ and 21 and 31 and 40 as well as the recent regir‘rants, will be given an opportunity for immediate training and the prospect of early active service. The urgency of filling the ranks of the regular army is emphasized by army officers, who declare it will be neces- sury within the next six months to take many of the regulars as instructors for the new selective army. It is planned to incorporate in the new regiments of the, regular army portions of already es. tablished and trained units as a frame- work to assure rapid development. Recruiting offices throughout the country will have the assistance of the press, the State Defense Councils and patriotic societies in the effort to bring 70,000 men to the colors within a week. Drive Is Begun Here. A city-wide effort to induce unmar- ried and unencumbered men between the ages of 18 and 40 to enlist in the regular army was begun today when “Army Week“ began. oa Maj. George W. Goode and Capt. Wal- lace M. Craigie, in charge of the St. Loufs recruiting office, are appealing to citizens to aid them in the movement by inducing eligible men to join the regulars. Those who cannot themselves enlist are expected to do a valuable service to their country by talking to men of their acquaintance who have the enlistment qualifications and ‘urging them to join the colors now. Wepmen and children can take part in this campaign of persuasion with the knowledge that they are doing some- thing to aid the Government. As a re- ward all those who induce men to join the army will be placed upon a roll of honor which will be posted in the re- cruiting offices and will be published. The recruiting staff will be aided by Gen. E. J. Spencer of the national guard, and by civic and church organizations. May Escape Conscription. Men who have registered for the selective draft are privileged to join the regular army at this time. The age limit set by tie President in his proclamation also wpens the way for men between 31 and 40 to en- ter the service in advance of a second draft registration in which they might be included. The pay has been increased to $30 a month. Food, medical attention are furnished free. At the end of the year’s service a private with a good record may, on examination, receive a commission or be sent to West Point. Those who join the regulars now will do so with the practical certainty of early service at the front. 1000 KILLED OR INJURED IN Disaster at Bloeweg Officialiy An- nounced to Austrian Parliament. AMSTERDAM, June 2%.—More than 1000 persons were killed or injured, or are missing, in consequence of an explo- sion in munitions factories at Bloeweg, according to an announcement made in the lower house of the Australian Par- liament by the Minister of Defense, as forwarded in a dispatch from Vienna. The casvalties were given by the min- ister as follows: Dead, 136; missing, 0, wounaed, 62%. Of the wounded 520 re- ceived only slight Injuries. The minister said the explosion prob- ably was due to lack of caution on the part of men employed in a trench mor- tar work shop. RED CROSS AID FOR RUSSIA American Commission to Supply Re- tief Along Front, WASHINGTON, June 23.-—The Red Cross will send an American commission to Russia to work along and behind the battle front. In the same way a similar commission is to operate in France and Belgium. In that way ambulances and other re- lief for the Russian army will be sup- plied. Last year the Post-Dispatch printed 95,534 Room and Board Want Ads—67)\ more than the FOUR other &t. Louis COCCHI CONFESSES |! \ T0 THE MURDER | OF RUTH GRUGER New York Fugitive in Italy Says He Killed Girl When She Rebuffed Him. BODY BURIED IN CELLAR Woman’s Efforts Led to Its Re- covery After Man Had Fled to Europe. By Associated Press. BOLOGNA, Italy, June 23.~—Alfred Cocchi, the fugitive New York motor cycle dealer, abandoned today his pre- tense of innocence of the murder of Ruth Cruger and confessed his guilt. Jealousy was his motive. He was unable, he de- clared, to win her love and became fu- rious when she rebuffed his persistent attentions. The admissions of the young Italian, whose escape the New York police failed to prevent, were made in tears after searching interrogation by Judge Zuc- coni, broke down Cocchi’s reserve. Prior to this examination Cocchi has coolly and insistently maintained he had known Miss Cruger only two days be- fore her disappearance in February, when she went to his shop to have her skates sharpened, and had declared his conduct toward her was entirely correct. Makes Halting Confession, Under Judge Zuconni’s searching ques- tions today,. however, Cocchi finally burst into tears and became so agitated as his confession fell haltingly from his lips that the persons surrounding him believed he was about to have an epilep- tic fit. Time was granted for him to recover and he then resumed the story of how the 18-year-old Wadleigh high school graduate met déath at his hands in the building where her body was recently unearthed from the cellar. After making u phis mind to tell the truth Cocchi talked freely and with- out reserve gave full details of his crime, including the burial of Miss Cruger's body. After the confession had been completed the Judge direct- ed the clerk to read to Cocchi the written report of his deposition. The prisoner said it was correct and later signed it. Upon being further interrogated by the prisoner had told the entire truth, Cocchi admitted that the murder had been preceded by an assault. He had denied this previously. His confession is now considered to be complete. Signor Venturini, Cocchi's presented a petition to the refuse the extradition of Cocchi. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has been asked by the court to obtain the evi- dence against Cocchi through the Ital- ian Ambassador in Washington, This is asked with reference to the article in the Italian penal code which provides for the trial here of any Itallan subject committing abroad a crime punishable in Italy with not less than three years’ imprisonment. “Ready to Suffer Penalty.” On returning to his cell, Cocchi said to the prison attendants: “At last I feel relieved. I have freed myself from a nightmare which tortured my conscience. Now I have told everything and I am ready to suffer any penalty.” Judge Zuconni questioned the American woman, a relative of Miss Cruger, who came here for the pur- pose of giving testimony concerning the motive for the crime and the cir- cumstances under which it was com- mitted. The name and address of this woman have not been ascertained, counsel, court to clothing, lodging and| MUNITIONS FACTORY EXPLOSION; newspapers combined Alfredo Cocchi came to Bologna from New York in February, after the dis- appearance of Ruth Cruger. When the girl's body was‘ discovered in the base- ment of Cocchi’s motor cycle shop in New York. Police Commissioner Woods cabled to Italy asking for the man's arrest on a charge of murder. This was followed by a request to the same effect by the State Department at Washin:;- ton, and Cocchi was arrested June WN. Motorcycle Policemen Suspended as Result of Cruger Murder. NEW YORK, June 23.—Overhauling of the Police Department as the result of its failure to clear the mystery sur- rounding the murder of Ruth Cruger was resumed yesterday, when Commis- sioner Woods suspended four motor cycle policemen, and announced that the “shakeup” had only begun. The police- men were habitues of the repair shop of Alfred Cocchi, where the body of the murdered girl was found after she had been missing four months, Basis for the suspension of the pa- trolmen was their alleged disregard of un order concerning the arrest of motor car speeders, but the authorities were frank in saying that their investigations were disclosing an alliance between the police and Cocchi by which money had been extorted from speeders and the cases never officially reported. Alonzo P. Cooper, acting Captain of Detectives in charge of the search for the Cruger girl, and who was suspend- red with three detectives last night by Commissioner Woods, was the principa! Witness at the investigation of the case begun yesterday by Leonard M. Wall- stein, Commissioner of Accounts, acting under orders of Mayor Mitchel. He was questioned closely regarding a report by a detective Sergeant concerning the search for Miss Cruger, and could not remember that such a report ever had been made. Free Band Concert Tonight. Noel Poepping’s Band at Carondelet Park, 7 to 9:30 o'clock, the nolice. Who wert nat satisfied mat | Woman of Mystery in Case of the Cruger Girl's Ruth Cruger 's body. CONSUELO LA RUE. Miss La Rue is the New York woman of mystery who jumped from a window of her apartment and was injured seriously after she said men had attacked her because, she had given information leading to the discovery of - SAYS DECREASE IN SHIPS SUNK IS DUE TO LESS TONNAGE OUT German Naval Man Said to Give This Explanation of May Record. COPENHAGEN, June 23.—The EKs- trabladet states it has been informed by a German naval personage that the decrease of submarine sinkings in May may be explained as due tu ens in tonnage at sea. The Germans declares’ this torpedoed proportionately more ships than in previous months and in some. areas more than the German liminary estimates. The number of submarines lost in May as in previous months, it is as- serted. coud be recorded by a single figure. LIQUOR IN PERSONAL GRIP IN Unlawful to Carry It for Own Use Uniess Container Is Marked, Federal Court Rules. Judge Frank A. Youmans, held yester- day that a man may not bring liquor into this State even as personal bag- gage which the man retains constant'y and control, such as hand grip-or suitease, unless such cor- tainer is duly labeled as provided hy law as containing such liquor. The court held that such transporta- tion constitutes a shipment“ within the meaning of the Federal law. in his possession |PROHIBITION SECTION OF FOOD BILL TAKEN UP IN HOUSE Mecker Amendment to Strike Out Price Fixing Rejected by Vote of 125 to 3&3, WASHINGTON, June 23. tion of the prohibition section food control bill began in the today immediately after rejection, a vote of 125 to 33, of the amendment of- fered by Representative Meeker of St Louis. to strike out the price fixing sec- tion of the bill. SHOWERS NEXT WEEK WITH TEMPERATURE BELOW NORMAL TEMPERATURES. as Noon ; —Considera- House THE Official forecast for St. Louls and vicinity: Probably thunder showers this afternoon or tonight, cooler to- night; tomorrow generally fair, mod- erate to fresh shifting winds, THE BUGLE iS — — WASHINGTON, June 23.—Weath- er predictions for the week, begin- ning tomorrow, issued by the Weather Bureau today, follow: Plains states and: Upper and Middle Missis- i sippi Valleys: Occasional show- ers; temperature somewhat below normal. West Guilt States—Generally fair and warm. Ohio Valley and Tennessee Occasional local —ishowers and thunderstorms probable. Warmer first half of week; latter half cooler. ARKANSAS MUST BE LABELED: pre- A authority, RED GROSS RAISES 192,104 MORE, IQTAL $1,607,876 Fund Passes $1,500,000 Quota Set Earlier in Week; Cam- paign Ends Monday. Subscriptions to the American Red fund of $192,164.41 ported by the 24 team captains at the luncheon at the Mercantile Club to- day, bringing the total for the four days’ campaign up to $1,657,876.41. The contributions raise the St. Louis quota above the $1,500,000 mark set earlier in the week. It was suggest- ed by the campaign workers that an Cross were re- FORT SMITH, Ark., June 23.—ledera: | extraordinary effort be made between now and Monday, when the last meeting of workers wil) be held, to raise $3,000,000. Watts’ Team Leads for Day. The team captained by F. O. Watts, president of the Third National Bank, reported the largest subscriptions to- day, $31,771, makin ga total of $122,- 056.69 for this team. Thomas H. West's team occupied second place in the day's subscriptions, with $17,728, making a total of $275,668, and Festus J. Wade's team of $14,148. The total for Warde's team is. $195,851. C. I. Holman's team reported that it had worked out plans which it believed : would produce subscriptions of 4400. 0090. showing of the by | land eight of $25,000. : | A report from Cleveland how F. 858.275 hen sul vcribed there in three days The repor: showed one subseription of $20),000, of $100,080, one of $75,000, five of a.m It was tated thet Cleveland corporations had made enh icriptions of $1,300,000, not one cent of which was contributed from -lividen:'« Several of the team captains reported incidents showing how the giving spirit is growing among St. Louisans. M A. layvma,. team No, 13%, said that he met man who told him a short time ago thas he had made his subacription tn the name of his children. Later, Layman sald, the man subecribed $200, and t- day called up and said he was ready to subscribe $500. Employes of the Grand-Leader have subscribed, tn small amounts, $3700. J. C. Van Riper said that a woman with an income of fai" and a boy in the navy had voluntary subscribed N per cent of her income 512. was rend had Ore Bartheldt Subacribes 3120. Former ‘Congressman Richard Bar- tholdt sent a subscription of $120 and sald he was sorry he could not make it 100 times as much. that Festus J. Wade had requested him to say that Wade had not made a sub- scription of $56.00, as reported in today's Giebe-Democrat, but that the $50,900 subecription had been made to his team by a man whose name could not be re- vealed. The final effort in the Red Cross campaign will continue until Mondes night. sweeping in the subseriAtons of the men, worpen and children of St. joule who have not been reached so far Organisation has been perfected for reaching everybody in the grand sweep. Employes in every line of business are to te reached through the groupe of the Chamber of Com merce. Four thousand Boy Scouts began today canvassing the residence Continued en Page 2, Colema & NAMES OF MEN 1 NATIONAL ARMY 103 DRAWN AT WASHINGTON >» Each Registered Man Bears Number: Which Will Be Drawn and Tele- graphed to His Home District. * ——— teal LOCAL BOARDS OF THREE. WILL DECIDE EXEMPTIONS When Man Is Relieved, Number Drawn Next to Him Will Be Called Up - Pre- cautions Taken to Avoid Favoritism. By Associated Press. WASHINGTON, June 23.—Regulations for drafting the new national army, now awaiting President Wilson’s approval, contain provision for every step in the great undertaking, except the actual method, whether a jury wheel or some other device shall be used. No official announcement has been made, and official confirma- tion is withheld, but it has been stated, and generally is accepted here as true, that the Federal Government itself will do the draft- ing, probably here in Washington, so there will be no opportunity for local favoritisms. As the regulations stand now, every registered man bears a number. The identity of the numbered men will be hk nown to those in charge of the draft machinery. As the numbers are drawn they will be telegraphed to the home districts, 7 where the registered men will learn if they have been drafted. Then the questions of exemptions will come up and this will go before the local boards. If a man is exempted the man € bearing the number which was Er next in order will take his place and #0-ONn. In this way, all those available for service out of the nearly 10,000,008) who regixtered will be made ready for the pountry’s call, and — OF ~ 4 Plenty of time wit! des given ‘ec men to arrange their personal affairs and report to the cantonment camps, It is hoped to have them all in training Sept. 1 or very soon thereafter. Local Boards to Have Three Members; Precautions to Avoid Favoritism NEW YORK, June 23.—The text of the draft rules that will govern local ex- emption board is printed today, under Washington date line, by the New Yorz American. They are subject to modifica- tion at any time by the President. It is clear that the Federal authorities, to prevent favoritism, have taken ever) precaution against a misuse of power by local boards, also that drastic provisions have been made against attempts at mil itary service evasion. There will be appointed local boards of three members with exclusive jurts- diction in their respective localities. Ii“ the population warrants, extra board may be appointed in certain districts In cities there will be one board for about each 30,000 population. Each board is required to turn over to other boards any names that may belong in their jurisdiction, The three members of each board are to be appointed by the President and one shall be a licensed physician. The President also may increase the mem- bership of any board in his diacretion. Each member of a local board must be a citizen of the United States, must reside in the district over which his board has jurisdiction. and may not be connected with the military establish- ment of the United States The President may remove such mem- bers and fill vacancies. Where an ap- pointee resigns or declines to serve, pro- vision is made for notifying the Wash- ington authorities promptly. The loca! boards are to convene five days after a day to be fixed hereafter im their respective jurisdictions in the place for- merly occupied by the Registration Board or in such other place w thin that jurisdiction as a majority of the board may select. No organization of a board may be made until a majority of the members appointed express willingness to serve and have taken the oath. Tue Nestes Will Deetde. A majority of each board shall be «a quorum, but if only two are present and cannot agree the matter must walt un- tii all three are present, when two votes will dechde. If the Sheriff of a county i* a mem- ber, he shall be chairman of the beard, if not, the board shall choose one of ite members for chairman. Aliso, 1 selects a member as clerk. If one member of the board is a licensed physician, he shall act as examining physician for the board. if no physician ie a member the board shall appoint a licensed physicten designated by the Governor of the State. Or. it desired, a licensed physician may be appointed for a board that has a licensed physician for a member. On organization each clerk must notify the Governor of his Btate. A record of the meeting of organiza- tion must be sent the provest marshal general. Except adjourned meetings, ali meetings of local boards shall be held after one days notice posted in the of. fee of tte board and sent by registered mail to members of the board. After completing organization § tte chairman and clerk shall demand and take inte their possession all registra- tlon cards, records in connection there- with, etc., belonging within their Juris- diction. When the boards of registration have, turned over suca cards and records tie Loards of registration cease to exist and what inay remain for them to do will be done by the new local exemption Loar. Nambered Regtatration Cars. The firet thing after getting pos sion of the registration cards. the local boards must make certain they been in that jurtediction. Then within three days after organization. if practicable, each local board shal! number every registration card, beginning with nun ber one and continuing consecutively until all registration cards are numbered without regard to alohabetica!’ arrange ment. These numbers shall be known as “serial numbers” and must be entered on the face of each registration ecard in red ink, The focal board will at the tame time give the same “sertal nos ber“ to the corresponding copy of enen registration cerd which it numbers. As additional registration ecards are thereafter received or made out by any local board such cards shall be given a “sertal number tn ene the manner used in numbering the other registration cards. Such Sac tional cards shall be numbered cone secutively in the order in which they are received or made out. When a local board has a copy of each card wid ita proper number” thereon in its possession four copies must be made The * cate lists are thus disposed of: copy te kept by the local board, one 2 posted in a conspicuous lace ges sible to public view tn the bourd’s of- fice, one shall be offered the press with a request for pubiica 2 one shall be sent . re 5 General to the Prevost Washington Additional Hegtetration, Additional registrations that may be made must be added from day te dar to these Hats will show every man's number. When the drawing is made in Washington of these to be called for military service, it will be numbers not names that are drawn from the wheel drawn and that is “Will rens som- ber he will not know he hae been select- ed to serve hia country until the number — has been telegraphed to the place Where he lives and by comparison with the. net is found to be his number, j This will be the real draft and after it hae been made have an opportunity to appear before the exemption beard and show cause why he should not be required to serve. Hut the granting of all exemption wil come after the draft The public posting of the lHete & the purpose of showing every man tect siackers and shirkers, Whowe are not on the list. Fevers mean sees that somebody he knows have been registered has fot reg is expected so Ww report NESE SIRLOIN EN MB SRR SOG YR “seria! As completed, these lists if No i “Win Breen” wii 5 ELLA LE OLS ALE PMB RE TAB EU PTR AS 58 ae. 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